Electrical & Instrumentation
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Trainees will acquire the knowledge and skills in industrial safety, hand & power tools, electrical theory, National Electrical Code NEC®, interpret construction drawings, installation of electrical components & equipment, AC/DC systems, motor controls, raceway installation, cable tray & conductors, installation of electrical services, and electric lighting.
You could earn substantial pay and there is a high demand for skilled electrical & instrument technicians, for the construction & maintenance industry.
A Day in the Life...
What does an Electrician/Instrument Technician do?
Electricians install electrical systems in structures; they install wiring and other electrical components, such as circuit breaker panels, switches, and light fixtures, and they follow blueprints, the National Electrical Code® and state and local codes. Instrumentation technicians support process and control in manufacturing, design instrument control systems, install, calibrate, troubleshoot & repair level, flow and temperature instruments.
To prepare students for a career in the electrical field, CTHS offers a unique educational experience for high school students, the Electrical & Instrumentation training program. NCCER offers a comprehensive, electrical curriculum that complies with DOL time-based standards for apprenticeship. If you enjoy solving problems (troubleshooting), working with your hands, you will want to consider a career as an electrician/instrument technician.
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NCCER TRAINING
Credentials Matter...
Find out more about NCCER's industry recognized, portable credentials that owners and contrators look for.
We are an NCCER Accredited Training & Education Facility
Electrical Level 1
Electrical level 1 trainees will have an Orientation to the Electrical Trade and through hands-on skill activities learn about many different topics including, electrical safety, electric circuits, AC/DC theory, National Electric Code®, device boxes, hand bending, raceways & fittings, conductors & cables, electrical construction drawings, residential services, and test equipment.
Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills
Trainees will learn the basics, core craft skills through hands-on activities; Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation), construction math, hand tools & power tools, construction drawings, basic rigging (elective), communication skills, employability skills and an introduction to material handling.
OSHA's Mission
With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
CTHS Electrical & Instrument students will earn the OSHA 10 training certification course completion card.
Our Industry Partners:
San Jacinto College's LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology (CPET) will lead the way in training the advanced workforce to meet the growing demands of the industry.
For more information, contact: spbishop@pasadenaisd.org
Questions?
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with your smartphone, click on the link below and follow the instructions to sign up for Remind and join the class.
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*If anyone has trouble with 81010, they can try texting @aaaf9b to (832) 900-3104.